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Define a request type

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Request types are used to categorize Web Help Desk tickets. The request type specifies which users can create this type of ticket and what fields are included on the ticket.

The following example defines the New Hire Paperwork request type. It is a subtype of the HR request type. This request type will be used to initiate the paperwork that the Human Resources department must complete when a new employee starts. Because tech groups have not been defined yet, this request type will be mapped to a tech group later.

For more information about any field, see the tooltips.

In the toolbar, click Setup and select Tickets > Request Types.

The Request Types window displays current request types.

Click New.

Enter a name to identify this request type.

To create a nested request type, select the parent type. Optionally, click to copy values for the remaining fields from the parent type.

To create a top-level request type, leave this field blank.

Select the tech group that will handle this type of request.

If the tech group has not been defined, leave this field blank. You can map the request type to a tech group when you define the tech group.

Specify the default priority and whether fields are hidden or required.

In the Detailed Instructions field, enter additional information to be displayed on the ticket. For example, you can provide specific instructions for creating this type of ticket, or explain the request type's purpose so a client can choose the correct type.

Specify whether this type of ticket is listed in the menu displayed to clients. Clear this option for types that are selected only by techs (for example, a request type used by techs to schedule an equipment maintenance window).

In this example, the New Employee request type should be visible to clients.

Optionally, restrict this ticket type to specific companies, locations, or departments. Only clients or techs associated with your selections will see this request type. For example, if the request type will be routed to a facilities maintenance group for a specific location, restrict the type to that location.

In this example, the New Hire Paperwork request type is not restricted to specific companies, locations, or departments.

Identify the tech who will receive the highest level escalation (after the tech group manager).

Select the survey that is sent to clients when this type of ticket is closed, or select None to disable surveys for this ticket type.